The Himalayas: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and CultureThe Himalayas: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture serves as a convenient and authoritative reference for anyone exploring the region and seeking to better understand the history, events, peoples, and geopolitical details of this unique area of the world. It explores the geography and details of the demographics, discusses relevant historical events, and addresses socioeconomic movements, political intrigues and controversies, and cultural details as to give an overarching impression of the region as a coherent and cohesive whole. Readers will come away with a vastly heightened understanding of the geographical region we recognize as the Himalayas, and grasp the issues of geography, history, and culture that are central to contemporary understandings of the human culture in the region. The alphabetically arranged and succinct entries provide easy access to detailed, authoritative information. Additionally, sidebars throughout the book relate compelling facts that point readers to new and interesting avenues of exploration. The volume also includes a chronological overview of the region, ten primary source documents, and a comprehensive bibliography of supporting works. |
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User Review - Book VerdictEdited by Hund (formerly, sociology, United Arab Emirates Univ.) and Wren (retired, Asian & comparative literature, San Jose State Univ.), this comprehensive volume on the Himalayas features a ... Read full review
Contents
47 | |
Primary Documents | 269 |
Selected Bibliography | 287 |
About the Editors and Contributors | 307 |
Index | 311 |
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The Himalayas: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture Andrew J. Hund,James A. Wren No preview available - 2018 |